Children of Men (2006) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

Children of Men2006

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What We Think

Children of Men is more concerned with storytelling and a compelling, gritty atmosphere than promoting a woke agenda. Any themes of diversity or cultural critique are subtle, making this a non-woke standout compared to more recent Hollywood fare.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film's narrative focuses on gritty realism and character-driven tension, with diverse characters fitting naturally into the dystopian world. It doesn’t overtly sacrifice story for ideology. Casting and character development serve the plot rather than checking boxes, reflecting deep world-building over surface-level messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Children of Men touches on themes like immigration and societal decay but doesn’t mock or subvert religion, family, or masculinity in a heavy-handed way. Traditional roles and values are present, albeit in a world unraveling from chaos, and the film's critique is bleak rather than ideological.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the film leans into a dystopian critique of government and society and carries certain humanitarian themes, it presents varying worldviews and moral ambiguity. Dissenting perspectives aren't caricatured but woven into the plot with depth, giving some space to alternative perspectives.

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